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On Valentine's Day, my husband suggested a trip to Friday Harbor and breakfast/lunch at Ernie's Cafe! We arrived from the ferry just in time for the famous POPOVERS which are ready at 11AM. I had called Christine a few days earlier and ordered 6 popovers to go. NOTE: Christine makes only 12 HUGE, SCRUMPTIOUS popovers per day, so if you want some to go, be sure to call ahead as they sell out very fast! I had the soup of the day and popovers and my husband had the Korean lunch special (Beef, rice, salad, soup). Everything was absolutely delicious--as it always is whenever we visit! The restaurant is cozy, light, and airy and overlooks the little airport. Patrick and Christine (chef/owners) are very friendly and they make you feel so welcome! This restaurant is really a comfortable spot to spend some time, and enjoy delicious treats!

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Ernie's is a local restaurant tucked into a corner of the Friday Harbor airport. This is a place for locals and a classic airport eatery for the general aviation community. It's down home and not fancy - but the food was excellent. This is more like eating in someone's home with a big family coming and going. Don't be in a hurry and this is not a chain - so relax and join the very cool view of the flightline over some perfect eggs!

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We found Ernie's through an Internet search and think it is terrific. The reason the title of the review is "Reluctant to Review" is because Ernie's is a small hidden gem and I am hesitate to share it with a larger crowd. We arrived at 1:30, just before the 2 pm closing time and ordered chili (daily special) and Korean noodle soup--outstanding for both. You order at the counter and they search you out and deliver the food. We can hardly wait to return.

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This is an unpretentious little restaurant with a basic menu. The service is personal and very friendly. It sits right at the edge of the landing strip of Friday Harbor's little airport, so you can watch the airplanes land and take off in a steady stream while you're enjoying your food. The main advantage and attraction is the warm, friendly service.

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You will never know this place exists unless you read it here or talk to the locals. It is a local favorite tucked up at the airport. Come early or late because you won't find a seat otherwise. Great food and excellent service.

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